Is There Something Wrong After My Tummy Tuck?

To make a very long story short, I had a hematoma in December, following a C- section that resulted in doctor opening wound and it being wet to dry packed until it healed. This resulted in terrible scar so I had a scar revision and tummy tuck 3 weeks ago. PS said everything went great although I did have a small amount post op bleeding. I also had two drains placed on either side of hip during surgery. Well, Im now 3 weeks post op and doc still cant take drains out because Im draining so much

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Drainage after Tummy Tuck

Anytime skin and subcutaneous fat is elevated and moved to a new position (like in a TT), the body secretes fluid. Normally, it will look bloody at first and start to clear as time progresses. Some people secrete more fluid than others. The drains allow for the removal of this fluid so it doesn't build up and interfere with the healing. As a patient heals and starts to feel better, they typically increase their activity level. This may... more

Is There Something Wrong After My Tummy Tuck?

3 weeks is longer than average for TT drains (5-7 days), but it is wise to keep them in if they continue to drain more than an amount that may vary doctor to doctor and patient to patient (30cc a day for me). If what is coming out is mostly blood (and mind you that even a small amount of blood will make the drainage red) you might later on check with your physician about the possibility of a clotting disorder. This is unlikely but important to know if you may need surgery in the... more